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Holi is one of the most vibrant and exciting festivals, especially for little ones! We’ve put together a fantastic collection of Holi crafts, printables, and fun activities to keep kids engaged and celebrate this colourful holiday!
What is Holi?
Holi is an ancient Hindu festival that:
- Marks the arrival of spring and the end of winter
- Celebrates the victory of good over evil
- Symbolizes the blossoming of love
Also known as the Festival of Colors, Holi is the second major Hindu festival after Diwali and is celebrated with joy across the world.
How Do People Celebrate Holi?
Families and friends gather to celebrate by dancing, singing, and throwing coloured powders and water at each other.
A bonfire, known as Holika Dahan, is lit the night before Holi to symbolize the victory of good over evil.
The festival has gained global popularity, with celebrations taking place in many countries beyond India.
When is Holi Celebrated?
Holi is usually celebrated in March, based on the lunar calendar. In 2025, Holi falls on March 13–14.
Holi Ideas for Kids – Craft, printables, Books and Fun Activities for kids
From simple DIY projects to free colouring pages – these 10+ ideas will keep them occupied this colourful holiday season!
Holi Story Craft: Make Holika and Prahlad
Create a paper craft of Holika and Prahlad sitting on a pyre! This fun cut-and-paste activity is easy for kids of all ages and a great way to bring the Holi story to life.
Learn the Story of Holi with a Printable
Holi is named after Holika, the sister of the demon king Hiranyakashyap. Help your child understand the story of Hiranyakashyap, Prahlad and Holika with a Story Printable.
Holi Bingo
Celebrate the vibrant festival of colours with our Holi Bingo Mats! This fun and educational game features colourful illustrations of Holi traditions, including gulal, water balloons, pichkaris, sweets, and bonfires.
Download, print, and play for a joyful Holi celebration, perfect for classrooms, parties, and family gatherings!
Get your Printable here!
Bonfire Craft
The Holika Dahan bonfire is a key part of Holi celebrations, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil. Kids can create their own bonfire craft to learn about this tradition while enjoying a creative activity!
Pichkari Craft with TP rolls
Did you know Pichkari means “water pistol” in Hindi? During Holi, children love using pichkaris to spray coloured water on friends and family. This fun Toilet Paper Roll Pichkari Craft lets kids create their pichkari using simple materials.
Rangoli Crafts for kids
Rangoli crafts are a wonderful way to celebrate Indian culture and festivals like Holi! Here are 10+ creative Rangoli craft ideas that kids will love making. Perfect for adding color and joy to any celebration!
Holi Visual Discrimination Game
We love activities that help kids develop visual discrimination and problem-solving skills!
In this fun Holi-themed game, children must carefully observe and match Holi colours and T-shirts, sharpening their attention to detail and enhancing their cognitive abilities.
These cards can also be turned into a handy busy bag—perfect for keeping little ones engaged during travel or quiet moments.
Grab your printable here!
Holi Paper Plate Craft
We’ve never made a paper plate craft this easy before!
Simply cut a paper plate in half, grab some colourful craft paper, and cut them into rough triangles. Glue them onto the plate, and voilà! Your vibrant Holi Paper Plate Craft is ready!
Holi Greeting Card craft
Kids love making greeting cards for special occasions, and Holi is no exception! This simple and fun craft is easy enough for toddlers to create beautiful, colourful cards for loved ones.
Holi Dot Marker Mats
Have dot markers at home? Then you’ll love this free printable!
Dot marker mats provide a fun way for toddlers to explore colours while improving their fine motor skills and creativity. Download and start dotting away!
Download the printable at the end of the post!
Holi Pichkari Craft template
One of the highlights of Holi is playing with Pichkaris—water guns that spray colorful water on friends and family!
With our printable template, kids can craft their very own Pichkari and celebrate Holi with a creative twist.
Download the printable at the end of the post!
Holi Colouring Pages
Kids love colouring, especially when it’s festival-themed!
Download these Holi colouring pages and let your little artists get into the festive spirit with bright and cheerful designs.
Holi Card Template
A simple and festive Holi-themed card template for kids to colour, decorate, and share with loved ones.
Also included these black templates for kids to make their own art, colour and fold to make greeting cards!
Holi Craft Templates
5 Easy-to-use Holi craft templates to help kids create fun and colourful festival-themed art projects.
Skittles Rainbow Experiment
This Holi, try a fun and colourful STEM experiment with your kids! All you need is a pack of Skittles, a white plate, and water.
Arrange the Skittles in a ring or pattern of your choice, then pour warm water over them. Watch as the colours dissolve and create a mesmerizing rainbow effect!
Skittles are coated with coloured sugar, so once you add warm water to it the sugar begins to dissolve very quickly. This makes it a fun and colourful activity to do with kids of all ages.
Make Holi colours at Home
Creating your own Holi powder at home is easy and safe for kids! Plus, you can choose your favourite colours and ensure they are natural.
Here’s how to make Holi colours:
- Yellow: Mix corn flour with turmeric.
- Red: Mix corn flour, turmeric, and lemon juice. Let it dry, then grind.
- Magenta: Mix corn flour with beetroot juice. Let it dry, then grind.
- Green: Mix corn flour with neem leaf juice. Let it dry, then grind.
Prepare a few days in advance, and you’re all set!
Holi worksheets for kids
Download these free printable worksheets for some literacy, math and Maze fun for kids!
Holi Would you Rather Printable
A playful and interactive Holi-themed “Would You Rather” game to spark fun conversations and laughter among kids. Kids can read and mark their choices!
Holi Storybooks for kids
We all love reading books together with our children. These Holi books for children are excellent tools that will help kids understand the cultural significance of the Holi festival.
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Colours Busy Book
Holi is the perfect time to learn about colours!
Our Colors Busy Book is a fun, interactive tool that helps children identify and match colours, sort objects, and develop fine motor skills through hands-on activities.
DIY water Guns
Make your own Holi water guns using plastic bottles! Simply poke a small hole in the bottle cap, fill the bottle with coloured water, and squeeze to spray. Each bottle can hold a different colour—get ready for a splashy, colourful Holi!
Videos to teach kids about Holi
I have thoughtfully selected four fantastic Holi videos for children, each with unique information about the festival. Be sure to watch all of them.
Learn the story of Holi and the history behind it.
Bring the Holi Festival alive with this Video showing how people celebrate Holi in India.
Here is another Video showing how People Living abroad Celebrate Holi
Here is another Video By BBC Earth showing Holi celebrations in Jodhpur
While the festival is mainly known for its colourful powders and water guns, there are many other exciting activities that kids can enjoy during Holi. Ticking off a few of these Holi activities can make the festival a memorable one.
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Download the Holi Free Printables for kids
Just Click on the Holi Printables you need, and they will open in a new tab or download to your Folder based on your download setting.
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Print and enjoy!